Learn More About Dr. Luke, the Producer Kesha Is Accusing of Sexual Assault

The songwriter and record producer has worked with artists including Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Britney Spears

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Published on October 16, 2014 11:30 AM

If you hadn’t heard of Dr. Luke before Kesha decided to sue him on Tuesday, you are not alone – but believe us, you’ve heard his work.

The songwriter and record producer, 41, has worked in the industry for almost two decades and is responsible for many of the hit songs you sing along to on a daily basis.

Here are just a few reasons you are familiar with Dr. Luke without even knowing it:

He Got His Start on Saturday Night Live

Dr. Luke (born Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald) got a job as the lead guitarist in the NBC show’s house band in 1997. During the 10 seasons he performed on the show, Dr. Luke began making a name for himself as a DJ in his native New York City.

He Has Worked with Stars Including Kelly Clarkson, Pink and Britney Spears

Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” Pink’s “Who Knew,” Spears’s “Hold It Against Me,” Miley Cyrus‘s “Party in the U.S.A.” and Avril Lavigne‘s “Boyfriend” are just a few of the songs that Dr. Luke has had a hand in making chart-topping hits.

He Has Employed Both Kesha and Katy Perry

Dr. Luke owns two publishing companies: Kasz Money Publishing for his own songs and Prescription Songs, which has included artists like Kesha, Perry and Benny Blanco on its roster. Collaborations with these artists have produced hits like Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl” and “Hot n Cold” as well as numerous hits for other artists.

He Has No Plans to Slow Down

Though he faces a long legal battle with Kesha (who is attempting to get out of the long-term contract she signed with Dr. Luke when she was just 18), the producer continues to take on new projects like working with the new girl group G.R.L.